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Distinguish between a file and a folder as used in organization of information using an operating system.

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File; A file is a collection of related data items that is given a unique name for easy retrieval by the operating systems.

Folder; A folder is named storage area where related files are stored.

A directory is a name for a folder in MS-DOS environment.

isaacmuthini answered the question on December 21, 2017 at 06:53

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